English Language

Course summary

A level English Language is a two-year course suited to those students who are interested in learning more about how language ‘works’. There is a strong theoretical element but much of the work is based on discussion, activities, and fieldwork. Students must be capable of dealing with concepts and need writing skills demonstrated by a minimum of grade 6 in their GCSE results. The course will explore some of the following: • Linguistic analysis of authentic texts • Original writing for a real-world purpose on a topical language issue • Analysis of how children acquire language • Language in the media • How language changes over time • An investigation into an area of each learner’s particular individual interest